Edit: DEMONLAND NOTE: This thread was opened on Monday night when the news was revealed that Jimmy Stynes was gravely ill. He passed away on the morning of Tuesday 20 March, 2012, just six days after attending the Melbourne Football Club's Commencement Dinner and being presented with his club blazer.

Jimmy Stynes was a great Melbourne man as a player and afterwards was the inspiration behind the club's survival.

We send our sincerest condolences to his wife Sam and to his young family, parents and siblings.

Here's the OP:-

It was just mentioned that they have been hearing that Jimmy is "gravely ill" and the question was put to Demetriou - his response was that he couldn't really comment other than to say that their thoughts are with him. Doesn't sound good :-(

Mile Sheehan just asked Andrew Demetriou about reports Jimmy is gravely ill. Demetriou gave little away other than saying thoughts were with Jimmy and family.

But it didn't sound good.

Keep up that fight Jimmy!

Incredibly sad news. Gutwrenching!

Really sorry to be the bearer of bad news but unfortunately looks as though Jims condition has deteriorated badly.

Was just watching 'on the couch' where Demetriou said the latest news is that stynes is 'gravely ill' and said something along the lines of our thoughts are with his family at this time.

Unfortunately doesn't sound good and I really hope that this is not the case. Has anyone heard any news??

Jim at least got to wear his Blazer....Hang in there Big Fella as long as you can..

Jesus, not good news at all. This is definitely the first I've heard of this.

Thoughts and prayers are with you Jimmy, keep fighting you champion.

Trite to say the least but all my thoughts and positive energy are with you Jim and family.

Really sorry to be the bearer of bad news but unfortunately looks as though Jims condition has deteriorated badly.

Was just watching 'on the couch' where Demetriou said the latest news is that stynes is 'gravely ill' and said something along the lines of our thoughts are with his family at this time.

Unfortunately doesn't sound good and I really hope that this is not the case. Has anyone heard any news??

There's never any 'good' in hearing things like this. But here's my good.

I've heard gravely ill and Jim Stynes together 100 times and we still stand here today idolising the man who after so many tumours, still has a beating heart.

Jim Stynes will be forever change anyone who has met, listened too or even just heard about the man in a way no politician, actor or billionaire ever well. He gives hope to those who should have given up, he gives life to those who should have run their course and courage to those who never knew they had it.

The story of Jim Stynes will live on, and when the fateful day where whatever it is he fights finally beats him, not just us as Demons but the community and society as a whole will be indebted to a man like no other.

So many people around the world dream that when they grow up they will change the world in some way- Jim has completed that and that is a feat no illness, no cancer will ever take away from Jim Stynes and the people he has touched.

Until I hear the words he has been lost, you know he won't give up fighting and it's a life lesson that so many of us can applaud.

It was just mentioned that they have been hearing that Jimmy is "gravely ill" and the question was put to Demetriou - his response was that he couldn't really comment other than to say that their thoughts are with him. Doesn't sound good :-(

:mellow: :mellow:

Geez, I just got back in, & reading away then saw that horrible news... Sheezes, ah, I don't know what to say.

I wish you well Jimma, & all your loved ones...

DL...

Edited March 19, 201213 yr by dee-luded

Jimmy's health has deteriorated over the last month and I think unfortunately we should now be prepared for the worst. This will test the mantle of the Club. But that is nowhere near what his young family and extended family will be going through. My thoughts and prayers are with them and Jimmy. You have given so much of yourself.

Your name and avatar say so much. We all continue to wish him and his family all the best.

The news is still a shock (even after all the "bad" news we've heard before).... The great man has been an inspiration to so many people... Tears get fought back just at the thought of the battle ending... Although the fight still continues... Much love to family and friends of the Irish legend...

On a side note, I'm going in tomorrow morning for another tattoo session on a grey/shaded sleeve... Only colour is a red 'n blue symbol on my inner forearm... I'd like to add in a permanent tribute to the great man and just wondered if anyone had any suggestions of a symbolic piece of art to forever honor the spirit of Big Jim... I'm not in anyway trying to hijack this thread, just would love to add a touch of the great man to this piece of work...

Love ya big guy

There is nothing I can say other than my thoughts and love go out to you and your family Jimmy- keep fighting

I've heard gravely ill and Jim Stynes together 100 times and we still stand here today idolising the man who after so many tumours, still has a beating heart.

Until I hear the words he has been lost, you know he won't give up fighting and it's a life lesson that so many of us can applaud.

One thing we know about Jim.

It won't be over till it's over.

I attended The Footy Show last Thursday night and at the end of the show, Garry and Sammy answered questions from the audience - someone asked about Stynesy and Garry's comment was 'the big fella's not good' - prepare for the worst.

This is terrible news and i hope not true i am numb, he has been a big part of who i am, his biography was the first book i ever read properly and i live by his quotes. Fight big man but if ur out of fight it ok we will never forget you or ur work

I'm not a praying guy, but I'm offering whatever I have tonight, as always.

Get well Jim.

The news is still a shock (even after all the "bad" news we've heard before).... The great man has been an inspiration to so many people... Tears get fought back just at the thought of the battle ending... Although the fight still continues... Much love to family and friends of the Irish legend...

On a side note, I'm going in tomorrow morning for another tattoo session on a grey/shaded sleeve... Only colour is a red 'n blue symbol on my inner forearm... I'd like to add in a permanent tribute to the great man and just wondered if anyone had any suggestions of a symbolic piece of art to forever honor the spirit of Big Jim... I'm not in anyway trying to hijack this thread, just would love to add a touch of the great man to this piece of work...

Love ya big guy

Here 'KrazyJay', i've found some images that may help. >

The news is still a shock (even after all the "bad" news we've heard before).... The great man has been an inspiration to so many people... Tears get fought back just at the thought of the battle ending... Although the fight still continues... Much love to family and friends of the Irish legend...

On a side note, I'm going in tomorrow morning for another tattoo session on a grey/shaded sleeve... Only colour is a red 'n blue symbol on my inner forearm... I'd like to add in a permanent tribute to the great man and just wondered if anyone had any suggestions of a symbolic piece of art to forever honor the spirit of Big Jim... I'm not in anyway trying to hijack this thread, just would love to add a touch of the great man to this piece of work...

Love ya big guy

Here 'KrazyJay', i've found some images that may help. >

Yeh sounds ominous, and really really sad

The news is still a shock (even after all the "bad" news we've heard before).... The great man has been an inspiration to so many people... Tears get fought back just at the thought of the battle ending... Although the fight still continues... Much love to family and friends of the Irish legend...

On a side note, I'm going in tomorrow morning for another tattoo session on a grey/shaded sleeve... Only colour is a red 'n blue symbol on my inner forearm... I'd like to add in a permanent tribute to the great man and just wondered if anyone had any suggestions of a symbolic piece of art to forever honor the spirit of Big Jim... I'm not in anyway trying to hijack this thread, just would love to add a touch of the great man to this piece of work...

Love ya big guy

Here 'KrazyJay', I've found some images that may help. >

wish him all the best

Here 'KrazyJay', I've found some images that may help. >

This bottom image would be awesome, as long as you can get the right artist.

There's never any 'good' in hearing things like this. But here's my good.

I've heard gravely ill and Jim Stynes together 100 times and we still stand here today idolising the man who after so many tumours, still has a beating heart.

Jim Stynes will be forever change anyone who has met, listened too or even just heard about the man in a way no politician, actor or billionaire ever well. He gives hope to those who should have given up, he gives life to those who should have run their course and courage to those who never knew they had it.

The story of Jim Stynes will live on, and when the fateful day where whatever it is he fights finally beats him, not just us as Demons but the community and society as a whole will be indebted to a man like no other.

So many people around the world dream that when they grow up they will change the world in some way- Jim has completed that and that is a feat no illness, no cancer will ever take away from Jim Stynes and the people he has touched.

Until I hear the words he has been lost, you know he won't give up fighting and it's a life lesson that so many of us can applaud.

Wow - that is moving.

I just cannot add to that. Well said.

There's never any 'good' in hearing things like this. But here's my good.

I've heard gravely ill and Jim Stynes together 100 times and we still stand here today idolising the man who after so many tumours, still has a beating heart.

Jim Stynes will be forever change anyone who has met, listened too or even just heard about the man in a way no politician, actor or billionaire ever well. He gives hope to those who should have given up, he gives life to those who should have run their course and courage to those who never knew they had it.

The story of Jim Stynes will live on, and when the fateful day where whatever it is he fights finally beats him, not just us as Demons but the community and society as a whole will be indebted to a man like no other.

So many people around the world dream that when they grow up they will change the world in some way- Jim has completed that and that is a feat no illness, no cancer will ever take away from Jim Stynes and the people he has touched.

Until I hear the words he has been lost, you know he won't give up fighting and it's a life lesson that so many of us can applaud.

Wow...Nice words D7...you got me dropping tears on the keyboard. Well written Mate....